Morenci Town and Country Festival returns June 28-30 with full lineup

Food, fun and fireworks are just a few things offered at the annual Town and County Festival in and around Wakefield Park in Morenci June 28-30.

Dan Cherry

Food, fun and fireworks are just a few things offered at the annual Town and County Festival in and around Wakefield Park in Morenci June 28-30.

Festivities are scheduled to start at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 28, according to a news release. A carnival and a Mini Bulldogs cheerleading event is scheduled at Wakefield Park, followed by bingo and the annual queen’s contest at 6 p.m. The State Line Jazz Band is set to take to the stage at 8 p.m.

Events pick back up at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 29, with the carnival, as well as entertainment by the Border Town Band.

At 7 p.m., the Morenci Fire Department will offer a “text while driving” demonstration to promote safety. At 8 p.m., those who attend the festival can choose between the men’s softball tournament or music by the classic rock band Sour Slam.

A car show, men’s softball tournament, and 5K run are both scheduled to start at 9 a.m Saturday, June 30. The annual parade starts at 11 a.m., as does the carnival. A chicken barbecue meal will be served starting at noon, while a dodgeball tournament will kick off at 3 p.m.

Entertainer Genevieve Rose takes to the stage at 5 p.m., while the Lost Nations Rodeo will start at 8 p.m. in the back of the park. The Mojo Doyle Band will perform at 8 p.m., with Miller Fireworks of Holland,?Ohio, spearheading the fireworks show at 10:30 p.m. The festival is set to conclude at midnight following an 11 p.m. performance at the stage by local rapper HiZe.

Other activities throughout the festival include a dunk tank, merchant and food vendors, as well as face painting.